{"title":"Series: ANZAC Battles Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eDive into the compelling 'ANZAC Battles Series', an enlightening collection dedicated to the rich history and valour of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. This series offers a detailed exploration of significant military engagements, with each book meticulously examining key battles involving ANZAC forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne standout in the collection is \u003cem\u003eDesert War\u003c\/em\u003e, which transports readers to the challenging terrains of North Africa during World War II. This book, like others in the series, provides an in-depth look at the strategies, challenges, and triumphs faced by ANZAC soldiers as they navigated harsh conditions and formidable opponents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for history enthusiasts and military buffs, the 'ANZAC Battles Series' invites readers to appreciate the bravery and tenacity that have become synonymous with the ANZAC legacy. Each volume serves as both an educational resource and a tribute to the remarkable men and women who have shaped ANZAC history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"desert-war-by-peter-cox-9781921966705","title":"Desert War","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSir Geoffrey Cox described Sidi Rezegh, fought during Operation Crusader in Libya over November and December 1941, as ‘the forgotten battle of the Desert War’. The objective of Crusader was to retake Cyrenaica, the eastern region of Libya, and ultimately drive the Italians and Germans out of North Africa. The campaign also involved British and South African troops, and did achieve the badly needed relief of Tobruk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the New Zealand Division’s major role, and the importance of this campaign in achieving British victory in North Africa, it has largely been neglected by historians, failing to receive as much attention as Crete, El Alamein or Cassino. Yet more New Zealand soldiers were killed or taken prisoner during Crusader than in any other campaign fought by ‘the Div’ during the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Cox, whose father fought at Sidi Rezegh, draws on his experience of twice visiting the battlefield to tell the story of this complex and costly campaign. He sets the scene for the fighting in Libya, describes the unforgiving and inhospitable desert landscape, follows the stages of the action itself and recounts the often moving and heroic stories of the New Zealanders who fought there. Many never returned home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesert War\u003c\/em\u003e is both a very accessible account of a significant New Zealand contribution to World War II and a tribute to the thousands of men who took part in this punishing battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46654329880812,"sku":"9781921966705","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8078173482872.jpg?v=1752460974"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-anzac-battles-series.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}